full immersion investing

Informed decision making

Capitalizing on what’s coming in the energy value chain by investing in midstream, upstream, and adjacent energy infrastructure. Moving nimbly to realize this vision for our partners and stakeholders.
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Tailwater has a
differentiated approach
to “full immersion”
energy investment.

Why Tailwater
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$3.7B
Committed capital
100+
Transactions
$22B
Total Transaction Value
40+
Professionals
150+
Years Combined Investing Experience
We are experienced entrepreneurs putting growth capital to work, with a strong track record of creative, value-add solutions in the energy sector.
Jason Downie Jason Downie Co-Founder and Managing Partner
Edward Herring Edward Herring Co-Founder and Managing Partner
David Cecere David Cecere Partner Joel Fry Joel Fry Partner Lindsay Grider Lindsay Grider Head of Investor Relations Stephen Lipscomb Stephen Lipscomb Partner Brian Blakeman Brian Blakeman Chief Financial Officer and Chief Compliance Officer Paul Lee Paul Lee Entrepreneur-in-Residence
Antonio Borunda Antonio Borunda Petroleum Engineer / Analyst, Tailwater E&P Matt Cross Matt Cross Senior Landman, Tailwater E&P James Burger James Burger A&D and Reserves Data Manager, Tailwater E&P Brian Lanier Brian Lanier Director of Engineering, Tailwater E&P Tony Lockard Tony Lockard Director of Projects and Opportunities, Tailwater Technical Consulting Tony Stebleton Tony Stebleton President & Senior Technical Advisor, Tailwater E&P Webb Bishop Webb Bishop Director of Projects, Tailwater Technical Consulting
Susan Alley Susan Alley Receptionist Sarah Bonner Sarah Bonner Executive Assistant Emily Clarke Emily Clarke Controller Mary Overton Mary Overton Executive Assistant Neva Pezeshki Neva Pezeshki Office Manager Allison Wood Allison Wood Executive Assistant Paige Woodard Paige Woodard Controller, Tailwater E&P KyLei Merrill KyLei Merrill Executive Assistant
Alec Bucshon Alec Bucshon Associate Brady Burgin Brady Burgin Associate Mark Lutz Mark Lutz Senior Associate Davis Moore Davis Moore Associate Reed Namnoum Reed Namnoum Associate Tanner Newton Tanner Newton Vice President Scott Peters Scott Peters Principal John Spradling John Spradling Principal Drew Winston Drew Winston Principal Alec Bucshon Alec Bucshon Associate
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Partnership, alignment, and a long-term approach

To Tailwater, these core concepts are deeply embedded elements of our competitive advantage, and we work constructively with our portfolio management teams to deliver successful outcomes for all stakeholders.
Partnerships in Action
Goodnight midstream

Goodnight Midstream owns and operates an extensive network of professional saltwater gathering systems and disposals. Goodnight’s midstream approach minimizes environmental impact and improves health and safety while lowering lease operating expense and improving reliability for customers.

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Silver creek midstream

Silver Creek Midstream is a private midstream company focused on providing crude oil gathering, transportation and storage services in Wyoming. The company's existing crude assets serve the Powder River, Big Horn, and Wind River Basins.

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Tailwater Capital’s deep experience and flexibility around complex transactions has consistently put our company in a position to excel. We named our organization ‘Align’ to reflect exactly how we feel about the tremendous Tailwater partnership.
Fritz Brinkman
CEO of Align Midstream
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